CARLSBAD, California, April 14^th, 2008 – United Studios of Self Defense in Carlsbad (USSD Carlsbad) announced today that it will offer free self defense training to the local community at the School’s Anniversary Celebration on May 18^th. USSD Carlsbad, located at 2624-c El Camino Real, offers a practical Shaolin Kempo martial arts system that assists men, women and children in improving health, confidence, academic performance, as well as strength and overall fitness.

Students of all ages stand to gain a variety of wellness benefits that extend from the physical to mental and even spiritual. Current students have reported increased fitness levels, improved health and enhanced confidence after making training a part of their lives. “Since I have been training at USSD I have gained confidence in all aspects of my personal and professional life. I enjoy knowing that I can defend myself and that I do not have to depend on anyone else to protect me. USSD has enhanced the quality of my life!” says Paulene Dunson of USSD Carlsbad.

USSD Carlsbad will host its Anniversary Party on Sunday, May 18^th from 12pm-4pm at the USSD Carlsbad training studio, located at 2624-C El Camino Real. This is a community event and everyone is invited! It will be an exciting day of fun, filled with family friendly activities such as martial arts demonstrations, bounce house, cotton candy, great food, music, and free martial arts training all day.

Kristen Colwell, Chief Instructor of the United Studios’ Carlsbad school, says that she loves her job because it matches his personal passions to be able to enhance as many lives as possible. “Our mission, and one that I hold close to my heart, is to share the magic of the martial arts with as many people as possible. This training has helped thousands of men, women and children all over the country including myself, so I feel an obligation to extend the benefits of martial arts training to our community as well,” she said.

About United Studios of Self Defense

United Studios of Self Defense (USSD) provides professional private and group class instruction to men, women, and children of all ages. USSD teaches the versatile Shaolin Kempo system and has a unique relationship with the Shaolin Temple. USSD has over 200 studios nationwide and has helped thousands of people experience how the magic of martial arts training can enhance the quality of life.